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Fred Vasseur has the support of not only his two Ferrari drivers, but also the backing of Bernie Ecclestone.
Former F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone has expressed support for Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur to help turn the struggling Italian outfit around, amid rumors of his potential departure.
Vasseur addressed and dismissed speculations of him being fired by Ferrari in the lead-up to the Canadian Grand Prix, receiving backing from drivers Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton.
Since taking over from Mattia Binotto at the start of the 2023 season, Vasseur has been at the helm of Ferrari, transitioning from Sauber to lead the Maranello-based team.
Ecclestone has criticized Ferrari’s leadership changes and advocated for a single, strong central figure to lead the team, suggesting Luca di Montezemolo for the role.
He emphasized the importance of stability in leadership to avoid constant turnover and ensure a clear direction for Ferrari’s future success on the Formula 1 grid.
